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Will it be the final downfall of the controversial e-Toll system?

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Talks between the ANC Minister of Transport, Fikile Mbalula, and the representatives of the AA as well as those of Outa, give the impression that the system may be tilted.

Mbalula says the opportunity was created to jointly decide on the e-toll system, which indicates that the Outa battle may eventually be the winner.

Opinionists believe the involvement of the AA suggests that a calculation of how to increase the fuel price may be needed to replace the e-toll.

The e-toll was disputed from the outset, and motorists have since refused to settle the accounts, which has resulted in an unusually large loss.

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E-toll fight not yet finalized – ANC regime divided over controversial system, billion rands of outstanding debt not yet recovered

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The battle between the big municipalities of Pretoria and Johannesburg against the ANC government are still ongoing.

With Minister Tito Mboweni’s view that e-toll has come to stay, and that consumers have to pay their tolls, it is clear that the ANC is still deeply divided on the desirability of the controversial system or not.

Mayors say the e-toll is not needed for Gauteng, and should be discontinued, but experts say the expensive system will not be removed with a yes so easily.

The biggest opponent is Outa, who is positive of winning the battle with the divisions in the ANC, especially not to collect billions of rand of outstanding debt

The argument that a R0-10 fuel levy will ensure much more revenue to maintain roads is supported by a large proportion of governments’ parliamentarians.

Opinion polls believe the e-toll system was chosen because it was accompanied by a corruption bribe, but no evidence could be found.
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